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West Ridge, Illinois, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In West Ridge, United States

Wednesday, 05 August 2026
02:53:04 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 72,211
District: Cook County

🌎 West Ridge, Illinois, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about West Ridge, a city in Illinois, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for West Ridge — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

West Ridge, Illinois Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameWest Ridge
District / CountyCook County
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population72,211
Area9.14 km² (3.53 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in Illinois#24 of 994 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter182
In Feet597
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42
Longitude-87.69
Decimal Degrees (DD)42° N 87.693° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 59' 59" N 87° 41' 34" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 59.98' N 87° 41.57' W
Location Context
Distance to Illinois Capital294 km Southwest of Springfield
Nearest City in Another CountryAmherstburg, Canada (379 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:47 AM
Sunset🌅 06:06 PM
Day Length14h 19m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago

West Ridge – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About West Ridge, Illinois

West Ridge is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Cook County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies West Ridge as a Section of Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Illinois

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of West Ridge

The latitude and longitude of West Ridge pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 182 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open West Ridge on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in West Ridge

West Ridge runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in West Ridge

Payments and pricing in West Ridge run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › West Ridge exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for West Ridge

To ring a number in West Ridge from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into West Ridge and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 West Ridge's Standing Within Illinois

By recorded population, West Ridge ranks #24 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 294 km Southwest of Springfield, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Illinois market. › Cities near West Ridge

📊 How This West Ridge Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of West Ridge into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for West Ridge to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Illinois market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About West Ridge

👥 What is the population of West Ridge?

West Ridge has a recorded population of approximately 72,211 people. That places it #24 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.

📐 How large is West Ridge in square kilometers?

West Ridge spans approximately 9.14 square kilometers (3.53 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is West Ridge in?

West Ridge sits within Cook County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is West Ridge in?

West Ridge keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:47 AM and sets around 06:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in West Ridge?

Businesses and shops in West Ridge price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our West Ridge currency page.

📍 How far is West Ridge from the state capital?

West Ridge is about 294 km Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near West Ridge for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from West Ridge lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 379 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close West Ridge sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.